ACPRC is an association of chartered physiotherapists in respiratory care. The association promotes health and best practice in respiratory physiotherapy. They offer members free short courses, education grants and support. They also offer access to a UK network of respiratory physiotherapists, as well as, a conference. This year the ACPRC Conference 2019 is taking place […]
Lactate testing is the accepted parameter of performance diagnostics in a sport. It has become the industry standard test, because knowing the lactate levels of a sports person will help to establish an optimal and personal training regime. Performance benefits of lactate testing A blood lactate test is a reliable guide to safe and effective […]
Cold water immersion (CWI) is popular with sports people as a recovery protocol. After intense training or competition, cold water therapy helps to minimise the risk of injury and will accelerate physical readiness. A bath filled with ice is the traditional method of CWI. CET CryoSpas offer state-of-the-art CWI. They are more cost effective and […]
The term ergometry stems from the Greek ‘ergon’ (work) and ‘metron’ (the minimal unit of measure in classical Greek verse). Consequently, the term literally translates as ‘work measurement’, usually performed on a cycle ergometer. Cycle ergometer benefits Cycle ergometers measure the work and energy of an individual during physical exercise. They offer sports people a […]
What: BASES Biomechanics Division event (BIG 2019) When: 10 April Where: University of Huddersfield What is BIG 2019? BASES is raising awareness of National Biomechanics Day (NBD) with BIG2019 – Biomechanics Interest Group. National Biomechanics Day is a world-wide celebration of Biomechanics in its many forms for high school students and teachers. HaB Direct at […]
Job Description Hiring – HaB Direct are looking for a self-motivated, sales target-driven, individual to join our ever-growing sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing B2B and B2C sales of HaB Direct’s high-quality, ‘best in class’ solutions in a highly-competitive market. The ideal candidate must have a Sports Science Degree or […]
Monark Exercise develop precision products for use in the sport and medical profession. They are world leaders in training and test equipment and have been since the early 1900s when they first began manufacturing. Ergometer for training and testing Monark Exercise develop and manufacture cycle ergometers with superior accuracy and precision. As a result, you […]
What: BASES 2018 Conference When: 27 November – 28 November Where: Harrogate Convention Centre, North Yorkshire HG1 5LA What is BASES? The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences is the UK’s largest network for sport and exercise sciences. Their mission is to ‘deliver excellence in sport and exercise sciences’. 2018 Conference Every year the […]
Over the summer we paid a visit to the world-class facilities at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). The reason being to install their latest acquisition; another specialised h/p/cosmos treadmill. This complements their suite of about nine h/p/cosmos quasar and pulsar treadmills, one of which is a specially specified machine for use within their environmental chamber. […]
A recent BBC News Health article raises the question, ‘Can we trust BMI to measure obesity?’ BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It uses height and weight to work out if a person is a healthy weight. It has been in use for over 100 years. But it has come into criticism of late. This […]
